Background & History
Sir Christopher Ball - Founder of the Brathay 10 in 10
Inspired by the achievements of Sir Rannulph Fiennes, and his seven marathons in seven days in different continents, Christopher Ball decided to try this out for himself.
" I ran seven marathons in seven days in 2004, running the length of the Thames from the source to Tower Bridge in a week, then aged 69. I was confident that I could increase this to ten in ten days and looked for an opportunity to undertake this challenge with like minded enthusiasts."
In the summer of 2006 Christopher Ball (a Fellow of Brathay Trust) approached Brathay with the idea that a “10 Marathons in 10 Days Challenge” be held in conjunction with the inaugural Brathay Windermere Marathon.
“As far as we knew this was to be the first time ten marathons was attempted in ten days around a measured, officially recognised course. Sir Ranulph Fiennes was invited to take part but unfortunately had other commitments, however he sent his good wishes and a message of support for Brathay’s work with disadvantaged children and young people.”
On 11 May 2007 the first Brathay 10 in 10 was started by its Patron, the legendary Joss Naylor. Eight endurance athletes then continued their remarkable journey with seven of them completing the ten consecutive circuits of Windermere, England’s largest lake, on 18 May 2007.
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